Seraphina's POV
The car rolled to a smooth stop in front of the gates of the Elmerian palace, and as soon as the door opened, I stepped out and gasped, unable to contain my awe.
The palace was breathtaking. It was unlike anything I had ever seen. Back when I was Seraphina Hook, I'd visited the palace of Aldoria once as a child, and at the time, I'd thought it was the most magnificent thing in the world, but now, standing before the Elmerian palace, the Aldorian palace seemed modest, almost old-fashioned in comparison.
Servants came in and out of the doors carrying trays and decorations, and cars pulled up in a stream, dropping off guests dressed in the finest clothes I'd ever seen.
As I took a deep breath to steady myself, I caught the movement of the palace guards at the gates. They bowed their heads in unison, and one of them addressed me with a respectful, "Your Highness."
